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DenverGuy wrote:I recently read that broccoli, of all things, is associated with thyroid cancer. I have a feeling, though, that the benefits outweigh the risks. This seems to tie into a problem of iodine. Any thoughts?
The goitrogenic food such as cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are considered potential risk factors for thyroid cancer, whereas these vegetables provide some benefits in other types of cancers or diseases. Fruits such as persimmons and tangerines were inversely associated with risk.
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